Ericsson Deepens R&D Presence in India with New ASIC Unit in Bengaluru

With the world experiencing an explosion in the demand for next-generation networks, Ericsson is making a big investment in terms of R&D presence in India, indicating its continued motive of honouring the increasingly rising impact that India has in the development of advanced semiconductors. The company is increasing its research and development activities in Bengaluru, the prime technology hub in India, with the bid to attain more power in the high-performance programmable networks.

This step not only enhances the overall portfolio of Ericsson across the world, but it also expands the presence of India in the value chain of semiconductors which is under evolution. Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, said, “Expanding our ASIC R&D operations in India allows us to tap into the country’s deep technological expertise, enhancing our semiconductor design capabilities. This initiative will also support the growth of India’s semiconductor ecosystem. We plan to create over 150 new R&D roles initially in India.”

Anna Dicander, Vice President of Radio & Transport Engineering at Ericsson Business Area Networks, emphasized, “Bengaluru is renowned for its vibrant tech ecosystem and skilled professionals. By deepening our focus on ASIC development, we’re reinforcing our leadership in technology. Our investment in the Ericsson Silicon platform will accelerate the launch of new, innovative products and features.”

The company is well supported by Ericsson Silicon with high-performance energy-efficient System on Chips (SoCs) completely integrated throughout its Radio System, RAN Compute and Transport solutions. This will allow service providers to realize the potential of the 5G networks fully. Investing close to USD 5 billion annually in R&D and having important centres in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram, Ericsson is establishing India as the future creative forces behind the telecom industry and 6G.